Early Years Practitioner - Little Ducklings Nursery Devon Ltd
- East Devon
- Full Time
- £10.42 - £10.90 per hour (dependent upon experience).

Little Ducklings require an Early Years Practitioner.
You will have:
- An understanding of the principles of Playwork
- A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare
- A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities
- Enthusiasm for consulting with children
- Creativity to devise new ideas and engage the children in activities
Communication:
- Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers
Personal qualities:
- Patience, punctuality, reliability and trustworthiness
- A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children, parents/carers and colleagues
- Enthusiasm for working with children and young people
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Flexibility/ adaptability
- Able to work in small teams
- Interest in the care, learning and development of young children
Qualifications and training:
The successful applicant will hold a full and relevant early years and childcare or Playwork qualification at Level 2 (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Playwork, Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce), or be working towards completion Awareness course (Group 2).
You will have completed recent and up to date safeguarding and will have a positive approach to continuous professional development.
You will have a recent Paediatric First Aid certificate, and an understanding of the importance of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace. Training preferred but can be given.
Apply:
To request an application form please contact Donna May by email: littleducklingsexmouth@gmail.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: 27th March 2023
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationEast Devon
- Work Postcode
EX8 1RZ
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
£10.42 - £10.90 per hour (dependent upon experience).
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
32 hours per week. All year round.
- Closing Date
31/03/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes